Yellow Core
(Caulastrea curvata)

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Illuminate Your Reef with the Yellow Core Trumpet Coral!

Bring a striking splash of colour to your marine aquarium with the captivating Yellow Core Trumpet Coral (*Caulastrea curvata*). Its vibrant polyps with contrasting yellow centres create an eye-catching display.

Overview
This Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral, also known as Candy Cane Coral, forms branching colonies with individual, trumpet-shaped polyps. The “Yellow Core” variant boasts a rich, often neon, body colour with a brilliant yellow or contrasting central mouth, creating a distinct “bullseye” appearance. *Caulastrea curvata* polyps typically average around 0.8 to 1 centimetre in diameter, extending gracefully to filter feed and photosynthesise.

Care Level
Considered an easy-to-care-for LPS coral, the Yellow Core Trumpet Coral is an excellent choice for beginner to intermediate reef aquarists. It exhibits a peaceful to semi-aggressive temperament, with short sweeper tentacles (up to 5 cm), so ensure adequate space between it and other corals to prevent stinging. This hardy coral tolerates minor water parameter fluctuations better than many other stony corals.

Tank Essentials
A mature reef aquarium of at least 190 litres (50 gallons) is recommended to provide stable conditions and room for growth. Maintain consistent water parameters: pH 8.0-8.4, temperature 23-27°C, and specific gravity 1.023-1.025. Calcium (380-450 ppm) and alkalinity (8-12 dKH) supplementation are crucial for its skeletal growth.

Diet
The Yellow Core Trumpet Coral is primarily photosynthetic, deriving most of its energy from the zooxanthellae algae within its tissues. Supplement its diet 1-2 times per week with meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or high-quality LPS pellets for optimal health and accelerated growth.

Why Buy From Us
When you buy Yellow Core Trumpet Coral online from us, you’re choosing healthy, ethically sourced marine life. We prioritise responsible aquaculture and sustainable practices, ensuring each coral is robust and ready to thrive in your reef aquarium. Our expert packing and reliable shipping methods guarantee your new LPS coral arrives in pristine condition.

• Scientific Name: *Caulastrea curvata*
• Common Name / Variant: Yellow Core Trumpet Coral / Candy Cane Coral
• Maximum Size: Polyps up to 1 cm, colonies much larger
• Origin: Indo-Pacific (often captive-bred)
• pH Range: 8.0–8.4
• Temperature: 23–27°C
• Lifespan: Many years
• Placement: Bottom to Mid (Low to Moderate Light/Flow)

Add this vibrant, healthy reef tank coral to your collection today!